The decision, announced only two days before the scheduled polling on August 10, marks a major development in the final phase of the electoral process and is expected to delay the completion of the elections in AJK. According to an official statement issued by the Election Commission, the decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Election Commissioner Justice (retd) Ghulam Mustafa Mughal. The report also pointed to heightened political tensions and security risks that could endanger voters, polling personnel and election officials. "The election commission is duty-bound to take every decision in accordance with the Constitution and the law. The Election Commission said a revised date for the postponed constituencies would be announced after the security situation improves, effectively creating a final phase to conclude the electoral process in AJK.